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Signaling both consolidation and significant price moves, key technical indicators suggest the market is seeking price stability. Prices for platinum remain on a rollercoaster as markets signal mixed signals. Traders are paying attention to the daily and weekly charts for signs of momentum. Daily Movements and Short-Term Fluctuations Platinum is trading close to $1,623 following a mild pullback during the day, according to the Investing.com chart. Price action shows that intraday highs are nearing $1,645 while intraday lows are near $1,610. A shrinking range is being observed by traders on the market, suggesting a possible consolidation phase while awaiting additional…

Figures from the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) cited by Cayman Finance point to the total number of regulated funds in the domicile increasing by 547 to reach 31,145 in the first half of 2026, The total figure includes some 18,132 private funds and 13,013 mutual funds. Private fund registrations rose 410 in the first half, increasing by some 43% since the end of 2020, Cayman Finance (CF) points to ongoing institutional demand for private equity and credit driving growth in private funds. There is increasing use of continuation vehicles and hybrid approaches combining “primary commitments, secondary purchases and co-investment…

Landlords are prioritising ensuite bedrooms and green credentials when hunting out investments or making improvements to HMOs.Paragon Bank says the majority (92%) increasingly tailor HMOs to appeal to particular tenants, with students the most commonly targeted group (36%), followed by white collar or professional workers (25%) and young single tenants (19%).This targeted approach is influencing both how landlords upgrade existing properties and the types of HMOs they are looking to buy. A quarter (25%) now prioritise ensuite bedrooms when identifying investment opportunities, while 19% favour locations close to work hubs or transport links. Larger bedroom sizes (19%) and improved energy…

Central Bank of Libya (CBL) Governor Naji Issa met on Monday with general managers of several commercial banks and representatives of electronic payment companies to discuss ways to improve the efficiency of payment systems and strengthen their technical infrastructure to reduce service disruptions and ensure uninterrupted operations.The meeting, held at the CBL headquarters and attended by directors of the relevant departments, reviewed progress on implementing the project to enable foreign currency Visa card payments through local point-of-sale (POS) terminals, as part of efforts to diversify available payment methods.Participants also discussed expanding the use of electronic wallets to reduce reliance on…

Key takeaways When the stock market dips and investors are concerned about inflation, gold’s price tends to increase.  Gold has historically held its value and increased in price over time, making it a useful long-term investment tool.  Investors can use gold as a safe-haven asset by buying physical gold coins or bars, gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs), or gold mining stocks.  Gold is a safe-haven investment, meaning its value remains steady or even increases during periods of economic uncertainty. Unlike stocks, the price of gold isn’t tied to a single country or company, and gold has been a valuable asset for…

Stan ChoeJuly 14, 2026 — 5:21amSaveYou have reached your maximum number of saved items.Remove items from your saved list to add more.AAAOil prices are climbing following a weekend of attacks in the Middle East, while more losses for computer chipmakers and other winners of the artificial-intelligence boom weigh on stock markets.The price for a barrel of Brent crude oil, the international standard, rose 7.8 per cent to $US81.92 after the United States and Iran each said the Strait of Hormuz is under its control. Fighting in the region has kept oil tankers from using the strait to deliver crude to…

PineStone Asset Management Inc. has added 1,099,300 shares of $KLAC to their portfolio, per a new SEC 13F filing. This disclosure reflects the funds’ holdings for the 06-30-2026 report period. You can see the fund’s full portfolio on Quiver Quantitative, and also track the largest institutional owners of $KLAC.KLA Hedge Fund ActivityWe have seen 845 institutional investors add shares of KLA stock to their portfolio, and 869 decrease their positions in their most recent quarter.Here are some of the largest recent moves:CAPITAL INTERNATIONAL INVESTORS removed 2,722,695 shares (-50.0%) from their portfolio in Q1 2026, for an estimated $4,008,923,344FMR LLC added…

The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), chaired by Islam Azzam, has issued a decision allowing external auditors to audit up to five investment funds simultaneously, up from the previous limit of three. Auditors wishing to audit more than five funds will be required to obtain prior approval from the FRA in accordance with the Authority’s prescribed criteria. The decision amends Article 7 (bis 2) of FRA Board Resolution No. 58 of 2018, which regulates the rules, procedures and governance framework for investment fund activities conducted by banks and non-banking financial institutions. Azzam said the amendment provides greater flexibility for both investment…

Alternative assets can address the flaws in traditional portfolio construction, according to Ed Cole, head of multi-strategy equities at Man Group, who sat in the hot seat in this week’s Asset Allocator podcast. When asked if he believes alternative assets can remedy some of the flaws in traditional portfolio construction, he said: “Absolutely we do. We’re an alternative asset manager so, guess what, we think that’s part of the answer.“I think you have to be very careful about what alternative assets are. If you look at what exists inside most people’s universe of alternative assets, it includes privates, which have a role, but…

A pedestrian passes the seal of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency displayed outside the organization’s headquarters in Washington, D.C., on March 20, 2019.Andrew Harrer | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesThe Trump administration on Monday issued guidance that experts say could reduce banks’ lending to certain unauthorized immigrants, the latest move by the White House to use the financial system to enforce stricter immigration policy. The guidance issued by three federal bank regulators — the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and National Credit Union Administration — said people who aren’t authorized to work…